Data Scientist, Video, Trust

Overview As a Data Scientist in TikTok's Trust and Safety team, you will drive data-inspired decisions and form roadmaps to keep TikTok Video a safe, trustworthy environment. You will diagnose, triage, and address large-scale safety issues, scope projects, use ground-truth data to inform strategies, and influence product design. You will collaborate with stakeholders across product, operations, policy, algorithm, and engineering teams—locally and globally—and design strategies and products to proactively detect and disarm safety incidents while protecting the creator experience with efficiency. Responsibilities Drive business development both short-term and long-term through in-depth business analysis, industry studies, and market trends. Develop comprehensive metrics and a quantitative measurement structure through statistical modeling to understand video risk levels and creator experience. Utilize an understanding of content safety and creator experience to develop strategies through data analyses. Refine and upgrade the content safety system for globalized products, using statistical modeling to construct an efficient decision-making system that quantifies business tradeoffs. Collaborate closely with the global Trust and Safety team, proactively providing insights, driving the implementation of data analysis value, and overseeing macro direction of the business. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree or above, preferably in mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, or related fields. 3+ years of experience in data science or quantitative analysis. Proficient in data analysis and statistical tools such as SQL and Python. Experience quantifying complex problems using A/B testing and other statistical methods (causation/correlation, decision trees, regression analysis, etc.). Preferred Qualifications Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams; strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a high-tempo environment and adapt to day-to-day challenges. Resilience and commitment to self-care to manage emotional demands of the role. About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok\'s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok\'s mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. Our global, diverse teams make that possible, and we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We embrace challenges and maintain an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us. Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and create an environment that reflects the communities we reach. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Trust & Safety Keeping our platform safe for the TikTok communities is rewarding and can be emotionally demanding for some. We are transparent about potential hazards, risks, and implications so candidates are well informed before joining. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and provide comprehensive programs to promote physical and mental wellbeing. Wellbeing is a shared responsibility, so we collaborate across functions to ensure a person-centred, innovative and integrated approach. #J-18808-Ljbffr